7 May 2025 · Delegated
4, Greenlands View, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 2pb
Permission was granted for a two-storey extension to a semi-detached dwellinghouse at 4 Greenlands View, Ramsey, Isle of Man. The property is a modest three-bedroom home within a residential cul-de-sac, with off-road parking to the front and private gardens to the west. The officer's report identified three main planning considerations: the effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area, the impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents, and highway safety. All were found to be satisfactory. The application was determined under delegated powers and approved on 7 May 2025, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by delegated decision on 7 May 2025. The key planning issues considered were the impact on the character and appearance of the area, residential amenity, and highway safety, all of which were found to be acceptable.
Strategic Plan
The proposal is considered to be of an acceptable design, scale and finished appearance such that it complies with General Policy 2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 25-1870-03.
